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For newly diagnosed patients dealing with chronic pain, the first days can feel like life split into “before” and “after.” The emotional impact hits as hard as the symptoms. There’s fear about what comes next, frustration at not being believed, and grief over the routines that suddenly just don’t seem to fit. Chronic illness adjustment…
“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose, there are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.” ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross The Five States of Grief Grief is your body’s response to loss. According to Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth…
Written by Karen Weeks When you don’t get enough sleep, you’re likely to feel a bit cranky. But consistently missing out on sleep can have more severe and long-term impacts on your mental health. In fact, some recent studies cited by Live Science have found that a lack of sleep can lead to mental health…
A rising prevalence of dementia is sweeping the globe. In an article from The Economist, The Rising Prevalence of Dementia is a Global Emergency, researchers have found that “1.7% of 65- to 69-year-olds have dementia and the risk of developing it doubles every five years after that.” While the news is bleak, its cause is something…
Article Submitted by Melissa Howard A cancer diagnosis is devastating. It forces the patient to face their own mortality as well as what could be years of taxing physical treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation, and they cannot get through without hope, love, and support. That’s where you come in. Not only can you offer…
When a loved one passes, whether unexpectedly or not, you’re bound to experience emotional and physical grief. However, with time, you’ll begin to realize that you still have a life to live — and choosing where to spend it might be a crucial consideration. Here are the benefits of starting over somewhere new after losing…
Today’s article is from writer Karen Weeks from Elder Wellness There are many wonderful aspects of growing older. You get to retire, you have time to pursue all the things you’ve always dreamed of, and you get to see the people you love thrive as they grow. However, there are also often stressors seniors start…
An article by Karen Weeks from Elder Wellness Technology has come so far in the last few decades. The newest devices have the ability to connect and power our lives like never before. If you are an older adult, however, using the latest tech can feel a bit uncomfortable. In fact, recent polls show that…
